Prairie View A&M University

Job Title

Program Assistant – Agriculture & Natural Resources

Agency

Department

Cooperative Extension Programs

Proposed Minimum Salary

$15.25 hourly

Job Location

Prairie View, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

This position may pay more than the minimum proposed salary listed above, depending on experience and/or qualifications of the selected candidate.

The Program Assistant, under general supervision, provides standard program support.

Responsibilities:

Provides general office support, including but not limited to engaging with various populations via email, phone call, and in-person; program file maintenance and oversight; and office machine operation. Assists in the coordination of assigned program.
Assists with committee meetings and materials. Tracks and monitors program budget. Researches and recommends changes to existing programs.
Assists with proposal development. Purchases program materials. Prepares program correspondence. Assists in coordinating logistics and travel for program seminars, workshops, orientations, and other special events.
Creates, establishes, and maintains program files, databases, correspondence, and program materials. Serves a first point of contact for program information and coordinates responses to requests for program information.

Required Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
No prior experience required.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications. Verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Special Requirements:

Applicants with equivalent experience in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree may be considered. One year of the related experience is the equivalent of one college year. Applicants being considered for the equivalency must have four years of related experience to meet the equivalency in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree plus the minimum required years of experience. Applicants being considered for the equivalency must have a total of four years of experience.

Job Posting Close Date:

03/12/2024

Required Attachments:

Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either “Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter” on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the “Resume/CV” or Resume/Cover Letter” attachment box. Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.

Resume or Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter

Application Submission Guidelines:

All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU Career site.

The required documents listed in the above “Required Attachments” section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1730 or jobs@pvamu.edu should you need assistance with the online application process.

Background Check Requirements:

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.